Brown Hare

Taken this evening whilst staking out the area for Two Blue Hares that I found yesterday.
Having spoken to Mr Farmer he knew of only one and it had been around for about five years????
Dont know if they are true blue(Mountain Hare) or if they are just some strain of normal. One shows all the features for Mountain Hare.
Seems a bit strange for North Norfolk.
Anybody heard or seen of these?

D2X + 600mm AFS II.
1/160 @ f5.6
ISO 250.
Mode II Adobe rgb.
Tone comp less contrast.

Major

Major.
Don't know enough about Hares to answer the question but it's a great shot whatever.
Like the unusual backdrop too. That animal looks a real jug filler.
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JR

The back drop is a stand of wheat John.

Major.

A nice clean shot showing all that makes a Hare.. Very well seen and taken, good luck on your quest for the illusive 'Blue Hare'...

Brett.

Lovely, the crop stems that make up the BG work nicely in this instance too.

A fine profile shot Major,

Nicely done indeed

Alan

Hi Major

I think you will find what the farmer has seen is the rare silver form of Brown Hare which have been seen on a number of estates in Norfolk - if you get a chance to look in 'The Hare' by Jill Mason her husband Dave photographed one not too far from you.

Nice image!

David

A nice clear view-like the background-maybe a slight turn of the head would improve it but does pop out of the screen

Dave

Thanks for that info David K.
Have already got some images but trying for an even better one.
I think I have now found at least three individuals. At a distance they really do look blue so I am dead pleased with the find.
Thanks all for the comments.

Major.

Agree with Dave C ref a head turn, waiting to see the silver form images !

Always love your hare shots Major and this one is no exception. The unusual background works really well for me

A very nice, sharp, clear and detailed portrait. Background is interesting and a little different too.